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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 214.94 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 214.94 and 66.41 is: 99.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 214.94 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/214.94 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 214.94 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 14,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274.17/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.55

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